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Insignia Financial has named Dave Woodall as the CEO of its superannuation business, effective November 1. This move is part of the wealth manager's significant reorganization of its operational model and executive team. This appointment aligns with Insignia's recent restructuring, which organizes the company into four focused business lines: asset...

Over the past decade, the world’s richest 1% have amassed an additional $42 trillion, according to a recent report by Oxfam. The non-governmental organization highlighted that taxes on the wealthy have fallen to "historic lows," exacerbating global inequality and leaving the majority to contend with limited resources. Oxfam's report revealed...

Change is the only constant in life, both in and out of the workplace we will all face changing situations and people. Some changes are forced, and others are by our own doing. Many people resist change, while others embrace it. It all comes down to how we are wired...

Christian Laibacher, the CEO of Solar Fabrik, has been detained by German authorities due to an ongoing investigation led by the Würzburg public prosecutor's office. While specific details of the case remain undisclosed, it has been confirmed that the inquiry pertains to the activities of ESC Verwaltungs GmbH & Co....

Encompassing areas like communications, transport, finance, education, and tourism, the services sector contributes over two-thirds of the world's GDP and employs more individuals than any other industry. A report by the World Bank and WTO, "Trade Services in Development," highlights the sector's significant role in promoting female empowerment. Despite its...

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is set to sign edicts into force today, allowing citizens of 93 countries and territories visa-free entry to Thailand, enabling them to stay for a maximum of 60 days. Foreign visitors wishing to travel and work in Thailand will be able to stay up to 180...

A recent survey by Gartner, Inc. reveals that 69% of CEOs regard sustainability as a significant business growth opportunity for 2024. Kristin Moyer, Distinguished VP Analyst at Gartner, highlighted that as CEOs reevaluate their long-term strategies, environmental sustainability remains a critical competitive factor. Despite past instances of corporate greenwashing and...

Many years ago, working in an office of about twenty people, I experienced my very first confrontation with a borderline violent person whose anger was out of control. Our office managed hundreds of properties for private landlords. This fellow was extremely agitated at something he felt was not being fixed...

A recent economic analysis by Qatar National Bank (QNB) reveals that major ASEAN economies exhibit robust resilience to abrupt shifts in risk sentiment and capital flows. The focus was on Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines, examining their external vulnerabilities through their financing needs and foreign exchange (FX) reserves. Countries...

Launched in 2010, the Green Commodities Programme (GCP) has been crucial in driving significant changes in sustainable agricultural production, with an emphasis on societal, economic, and environmental impact. Building on the success of the previous two phases, the renewed collaboration between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Swiss...